Baltasound (Shetland Islands) weather

Headline:

Rain or showers. Strengthening northwesterly wind

Today:

A cool and rather cloudy day across the Northern Isles with showers or, especially across Shetland, some longer spells of rain. Becoming breezy as the northwesterly wind strengthens. Maximum temperature 12 °C.

Tonight:

Some longer spells of rain across Shetland this evening then showers overnight, but showers across Orkney becoming fewer and further between with some clearer spells developing. Strong northwesterly winds. Minimum temperature 7 °C.

Saturday:

Sunny spells and showers, the showers dying out across Orkney through the morning and then Shetland by late afternoon. Strong northwesterly winds easing. Maximum temperature 11 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

Rain at first and again later Sunday, the rain clearing overnight to leave sunny spells and showers Monday, with strong southwesterly winds. Sunny spells and showers Tuesday but winds easing.

Updated: 05:00 (UTC+1) on Fri 22 Sep 2023

Many areas will see a mixture of sunshine and showers on Tuesday, though southeast England may see cloudier skies and outbreaks of rain. Thereafter, a changeable and at times unsettled outlook, with further low pressure areas tracking towards the UK, but with some uncertainty as to their paths at present. These systems could bring periods of heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the country. The wettest and windiest weather is more likely farther north and west. The best chance of drier conditions is across the east and southeast of England and will be closer to high pressure which is more likely to reside over continental Europe. Temperatures are likely to be generally above average, especially in the south.

Updated: 15:00 (UTC+1) on Thu 21 Sep 2023

Through early to mid October, generally blocked weather patterns are more likely than average, however there is significant uncertainty around the detail and resultant conditions over the UK. A typical mix of autumnal conditions may occur at times, although drier than average conditions are slightly more likely than wetter than average conditions over this period as a whole. Above average temperatures also continue to be more likely than below average temperatures, although cool nights, along with patchy mist and fog are probable during settled spells.

Updated: 16:00 (UTC+1) on Thu 21 Sep 2023